A prototype power assist wheelchair that provides for obstacle detection and avoidance for those with visual impairments

Table 2 Use of Mobility Aids – Ages 65 and Over

	Legally Blind	Serious Difficulty Seeing but not legally blind	US Population
Totals	482935	2541294	31156585
Uses Any Kind of Wheelchair (Manual, Electric or Scooter)	56789	181005	924301
Percent	11.76	7.12	2.97

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